Kay Class of 2025 | Phoenix & Peoria Graduation Pictures & High School Photographer ANJEANETTE PHOTOGRAPHY
I am beyond excited to share this incredible senior portrait session with you! Recently, I had the privilege of photographing Kay, a beautiful and talented senior from Mountain Ridge High School's Class of 2025. Kay’s session was an absolute joy – filled with personality, color, and those sweet golden moments that make my heart sing.
When Kay’s mom reached out to book her senior pictures, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. I’ve known Kay and her family for years through the Mountain Ridge Marching Band where the family is very dear to myself and the entire band program. My son was a Mountain Ridge grad, so I help out with the band’s media team and their senior banners. Seeing Kay grow over these past four years has been such a gift. Now, she’s getting ready to take on the world, dual majoring in Music and Business! Talk about ambitious- and she is smart and determined too so she can make anything she wants to happen.
TRACK: Telekenisis By Tellsonic
We kicked off Kay’s senior portrait session at the Desert Botanical Garden, one of the best places to take senior pictures in Arizona. If you’ve never been, it’s a breathtaking location filled with vibrant desert plants, winding paths, and those iconic towering cacti. It’s hands down one of my favorite spots for senior photos near Phoenix!
The weather that day was pure magic. Overcast skies gave us this dreamy, soft light that made Kay’s photos pop with color and detail. You’d think overcast days would dull things down, but nope! The desert colors came alive. 🌵💚
Kay arrived with five outfits, each one perfectly showcased a different side of her personality. From a 70’s chic top, to a chic red top and leather skirt outfit and then suit that screamed confidence, she nailed every look. We strolled through the garden, capturing her natural smiles, contagious laughter, and those quiet, reflective moments that made her session feel so authentic. I love working with seniors who are ready to have fun and be themselves, and Kay was no exception.
I def felt a Stevie Nicks vibes at the end! When we headed to to Papago Park Kay wore a slinky dress and then a flowy lacey skirt and velvet top that added a perfect amount of drama to the mountain top. By this point, the sun was starting to peek through the clouds, and we caught the most gorgeous golden hour light. Papago’s iconic red rock formations were glowing, and the warm light wrapped around Kay like a hug. Seriously, it was magical. ✨
The sunset was being dramatic and I had her spinning around on top of with a green smoke grenade- very theatrical and rock-star cool. Watching the burst of color swirl around her was just so much fun. It added a bold and edgy vibe to her portraits, which perfectly balanced her softer, more whimsical looks from earlier. And yes, we made sure it was safe to use them and cleaned up after ‘leave no trace!’ Thanks mama for helping me clean up <3 .
Senior portrait sessions are about so much more than just photos. They’re about capturing this special, transitional moment in your life – the excitement, the nerves, the dreams for the future. And for me, it’s about celebrating YOU!
Kay’s session reminded me why I love what I do. She’s sweet, smart, and full of life. Seeing her shine in front of the camera was everything.
If you’re looking for high-quality senior pictures that are unique, fun, and full of personality, I’d love to work with you! My goal is to make your session stress-free and unforgettable. From picking the perfect locations to helping you feel confident in front of the camera, I’m here to create photos you’ll cherish forever.
So, if you’re asking yourself, “Where can I find senior portraits near me?” or “How do I book a photographer for my senior pictures in Phoenix?” – you’ve found the right place! Let’s make some magic together.
To Kay and her amazing family: thank you for trusting me with this milestone moment. Kay, you are a shining star, and I can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll achieve in college and beyond. You’ve got this! 💖
If you’re a senior or a parent of a senior looking for unique and affordable senior pictures in Arizona, let’s talk! Whether it’s Desert Botanical Garden, Papago Park, or another one of the top 10 places for senior pictures in Arizona, I can’t wait to capture your story.
Let’s make this your year to shine! ✨
Xoxo,
Anjeanette
Arizona Senior Portrait Sessions
Phoenix & Peoria Graduation Pictures & High School Photographer
ANJEANETTE PHOTOGRAPHY
TEXT (615) 944-1356
IG @phoenixseniorphotography
Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative
•On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •
•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location
•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys
•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette
•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents
•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area
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Ella Mountain Ridge High Class of 2024 | Arizona Senior Portrait Sessions by Phoenix photographer Anjeanette Photography
Ella is truly one of a kind! When I first met her, I was immediately captivated by her striking blue eyes and vibrant red hair. They create such a stunning contrast against the rich greens and earthy tones of the Desert Botanical Gardens. It was the perfect location to capture her unique beauty and dynamic personality.
Time's Passing by BLUESTEEL, Cushy, Damma Beatz
During our session, Ella’s eyes sparkled like the clear Arizona sky, well, usually thats the color of the Phoenix sky. Ella had a rare treat however! The sky was a giant softbox with overcast cool tones keeping us cool and making the colors pop twice as saturated and rich as usual. Ella who I suspect is always stands out as exceptional really popped against the garden landscapes. Her red hair, fiery and full of life, really did dance in the breeze. Every photograph seemed to capture a moment of pure magic, as if the desert blooms themselves were in awe!
The Desert Botanical Gardens provided a stunning backdrop for Ella’s senior photos. The vibrant colors and diverse plant life perfectly complemented her vivid features, creating a series of images that are both timeless and unique. Each photo tells a story, capturing the essence of who Ella is and the bright future that lies ahead.
Ella’s accomplishments go far beyond her physical appearance. She’s on the honor roll and has been for as long as she can remember. Graduating two years early is no small feat, and Ella has done it with grace and resilience. Her hard work and dedication are truly inspiring, and it’s clear that she’s destined for great things.
In addition to her academic prowess, Ella is heading to ASU to continue her education. She’s excited to dive into new challenges and opportunities, eager to soak up knowledge and experiences. Her passion for learning and her unyielding spirit will undoubtedly lead her to success in her future endeavors.
Ella’s journey has been marked by hard work, perseverance, and a passion for excellence. Her early graduation is a testament to her commitment to her education and her desire to make the most of every opportunity. As she prepares to start her next chapter at ASU, I have no doubt that she will continue to shine and inspire those around her.
To all the Mountain Lion high school seniors and parents reading this, Ella’s story is a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Her journey is just beginning, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things she will accomplish in the years to come.
Congratulations, Ella! Your bright eyes and fiery spirit are just the beginning of your incredible journey. Here’s to a future filled with endless possibilities and remarkable achievements! 🌟
Luxe Arizona Senior Portrait Sessions
Phoenix & Peoria Graduation Pictures & High School Photographer
ANJEANETTE PHOTOGRAPHY
PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER
TEXT (615) 944-1356
IG @phoenixseniorphotography
Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative
•On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •
•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location
•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys
•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette
•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents
•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area
Abe Class of 2022 | Anjeanette Photography Senior portraits Phoenix Az (Copy)
Gorgeous girl and gorgeous smile- but what you can’t see is the strength and determination in every photo. This spunky fun senior has been thru multiple foot surgeries, and was on crutches for this entire session although her Doctor gave the all-clear for travel and portraits! Don’t worry, mom and I made sure she took frequent breaks and didn’t push this passionate kid. Safety first always, no photo is worth risking her health.
Resolved not to be slowed down, she flew to Arizona from Montana to get photos like ones she fondly remembered from being a kid and playing in the backyard of her grandparents to sunsets with Sonoran Cacti silhouettes. So of course the best place for cacti and dreamy desert views in Phoenix is the Botanical Gardens. No sunsets of this rare overcast afternoon, but Abe’s smile beams away the clouds, and cloudy days are lovely for soft shadows and vibrant color.
This northern plains basketball and volleyball star has beaten the odds before- and will again! On the road to healing and enjoying her senior year!
Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions
PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER ANJEANETTE.PHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.anjeanette.photography
TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG
@phoenixseniorphotography
•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •
•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location
•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys
•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette
•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents
•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area
Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents
I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015
Featured in:
TheSenior Best Print Magazine
Senior Muse Print Magazine
Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3
Awarded “Top 100 Photographers to Follow in 2021” by Senior Inspire
Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire
Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)
Senior Artistry IG
Senior Guys Style (3 times)
The Vibrant Senior
The 2K Grad IG
Senior Model Magazine
Seniorolgie Magazine
#TTFmagazine (seniors)
Senior Year Magazine
Senior Study Hall Print Magazine
2015 Senior City Features
Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017
Isabella Liberty High Peoria Class of 2024 | PHOENIX & PEORIA GRADUATION PICTURES & HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER ANJEANETTE PHOTOGRAPHY
Today, we're celebrating Isabella, a Liberty High School dreamer who traded Bunsen burners for blooming cacti in her epic senior portrait session at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens, a vibrant wonderland where science and beauty collide.
Towering saguaro cacti stood like silent sentinels, vibrant desert flowers bloomed in impossible hues, and the air buzzed with the hum of hummingbirds and the whisper of the wind. It was the perfect canvas for Isabella's scientific spirit and adventurous soul.
Amidst the vibrant flora, there was a quiet wonder to Isabella. As the hazy overcast sky filtered through the desert leaves, painting the landscape in soft golden hues, she spoke of her future aspirations – and that while she wasn’t 100% sure yet she was interested in STEM studies. In that moment, you could see the scientist within her big gorgeous eyes, the mind that analyzes, questions, and seeks to solve the mysteries.
The final portraits? A botanical bouquet of brilliance. They're not just senior pictures; they're a visual testament to Isabella's spirit. They capture her curiosity, her passion for the natural world, and the spark of scientific genius that shines within her.
Luxe Arizona Senior Portrait Sessions: Phoenix & Peoria Graduation
Pictures & High School Photographer ANJEANETTE.PHOTOGRAPHY
PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER
TEXT (615) 944-1356
IG @phoenixseniorphotography
Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative
•On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •
•Hundreds of Locations to choose from: Studio, Nature or City
•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys
•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette
•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents
•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area
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Abe Class of 2022 | Anjeanette Photography Senior portraits Phoenix Az
Gorgeous girl and gorgeous smile- but what you can’t see is the strength and determination in every photo. This spunky fun senior has been thru multiple foot surgeries, and was on crutches for this entire session although her Doctor gave the all-clear for travel and portraits! Don’t worry, mom and I made sure she took frequent breaks and didn’t push this passionate kid. Safety first always, no photo is worth risking her health.
Resolved not to be slowed down, she flew to Arizona from Montana to get photos like ones she fondly remembered from being a kid and playing in the backyard of her grandparents to sunsets with Sonoran Cacti silhouettes. So of course the best place for cacti and dreamy desert views in Phoenix is the Botanical Gardens. No sunsets of this rare overcast afternoon, but Abe’s smile beams away the clouds, and cloudy days are lovely for soft shadows and vibrant color.
This northern plains basketball and volleyball star has beaten the odds before- and will again! On the road to healing and enjoying her senior year!
Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions
PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER ANJEANETTE.PHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.anjeanette.photography
TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG
@phoenixseniorphotography
•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •
•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location
•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys
•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette
•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents
•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area
Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents
I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015
Featured in:
TheSenior Best Print Magazine
Senior Muse Print Magazine
Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3
Awarded “Top 100 Photographers to Follow in 2021” by Senior Inspire
Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire
Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)
Senior Artistry IG
Senior Guys Style (3 times)
The Vibrant Senior
The 2K Grad IG
Senior Model Magazine
Seniorolgie Magazine
#TTFmagazine (seniors)
Senior Year Magazine
Senior Study Hall Print Magazine
2015 Senior City Features
Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017
Hailee Class of 2021 Phoenix Senior pictures by Anjeanette Photography
What a fun, fashion-filled afternoon! After getting pampered and made up with the wonderful Yolanda, natural beauty Hailee was ready for her Phoenix senior session! We hit the VW van front at Two Hippies Beach House and a few murals in the Scottsdale area, before heading to model more downtown and Roosevelt Row and the always stunning Desert Botanical Gardens! How amazing is Hailee am I right?? She is a volleyball athlete extraordinaire- and a seriously good model!
Music: Analogue
Song by MYFEVER
Rock that jacket girl! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
WIND, WATER, EARTH…The amazing large-scale floral and plant sculptures created by Natasha Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz of Waterlily Pond Studio.
Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions
Peoria AZ photographer Anjeanette.Photography
http://www.anjeanette.photography
TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG
@phoenixseniorphotography
•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •
•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location
•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys
•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette
•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents
•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area
Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents
I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015
Featured in:
TheSenior Best Print Magazine
Senior Muse Print Magazine
Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3
Awarded “Top 100 Photographers to Follow in 2021” by Senior Inspire
Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire
Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)
Senior Artistry IG
Senior Guys Style (3 times)
The Vibrant Senior
The 2K Grad IG
Senior Model Magazine
Seniorolgie Magazine
#TTFmagazine (seniors)
Senior Year Magazine
Senior Study Hall Print Magazine
2015 Senior City Features
Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017
Brooke Class of 2021 | Phoenix Senior Pictures | Anjeanette Photography Az
“To be who you are and become what you are capable of is the only goal worth living.”
Phoenix School for the Arts dancer Brooke was a joy to watch twirl and leap- and have a bit of a Disney princess moment with a roadrunner (name unknown) at the Desert Botanical Gardens. She absolutely glowed in the December afternoon sun as it drifted over the cacti in the Ottosen garden! Congratulations on your upcoming commencement and future adventures!
“Sometimes since I've been in the garden I've looked up through the trees at the sky and I have had a strange feeling of being happy as if something was pushing and drawing in my chest and making me breathe fast. Magic is always pushing and drawing and making things out of nothing. Everything is made out of magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes and squirrels and people. So it must be all around us. In this garden - in all the places.”
― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”
Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions
Peoria AZ photographer Anjeanette.Photography
http://www.anjeanette.photography
TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG
@phoenixseniorphotography
•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •
•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location
•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys
•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette
•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents
•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area
Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents
I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015
Featured in:
TheSenior Best Print Magazine
Senior Muse Print Magazine
Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3
Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire
Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)
Senior Artistry IG
Senior Guys Style (3 times)
The Vibrant Senior
The 2K Grad IG
Senior Model Magazine
Seniorolgie Magazine
#TTFmagazine (seniors)
Senior Year Magazine
Senior Study Hall Print Magazine
2015 Senior City Features
Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017
Z Class of 2021
“You are all the colors in one, at full brightness.”
Gorgeous, fiery Z absolutely stunningly killed her Phoenix senior session at The Grand downtown and the Desert Botanical Garden! What a great session with this spunky young lady and came ready with fantastic outfit choices and polished hair and makeup so for me it was one of the reasons I love my job- a fashion shoot with amazing images!
Z has an amazing spirit and outlook - and is making the most of her class of 2021 senior year.
Music: Best Day by Lux-Inspira https://artlist.io/song/16125/best-days
Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions
Peoria AZ photographer Anjeanette.Photography
http://www.anjeanette.photography
TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG
@phoenixseniorphotography
•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •
•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location
•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys
•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette
•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents
•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area
Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents
I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015
Featured in:
TheSenior Best Print Magazine
Senior Muse Print Magazine
Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3
Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire
Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)
Senior Artistry IG
Senior Guys Style (3 times)
The Vibrant Senior
The 2K Grad IG
Senior Model Magazine
Seniorolgie Magazine
#TTFmagazine (seniors)
Senior Year Magazine
Senior Study Hall Print Magazine
2015 Senior City Features
Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017
Class of 2020 Instagram stories | The details changed- your accomplishments haven't!!!
Cap and Gown sessions are some of my favorites. This year they are so bittersweet. This year...whew.
I am sure you are sick of hearing that you are resiliant, that you will overcome, that you will be stronger for it.
That is all true- but honestly? This year sucked. And this was supposed to be THE year right? You worked hard for 12 years and certainly deserved better. You should be celebrated and cheered. Cheering from the internet just doesn’t feel the same. I def feel a little lame typing encouragement from the couch instead of jumping up and down in a school auditorium or stadium- but I really really DO believe in you.
This class, this generation that won’t meekly sit by and ignore injustice. This generation that gives a you-know-what about each other and the earth and everything. So yeah maybe I sound like a rambling mom cheerleader but damn, boy- you rock! All of you!!! I do think you will prevail above and beyond complacent survival. Yeah yeah surviving is important. I don’t want just surviving for any of you. I want you to thrive. You will be stronger because of everything that has been and to bring better things out of these ashes.
To heavily copy/paste from “5 Ways Tragedy Makes You A Hella-Strong Person”
by Aly Walansky: “We never want to experience tragedy or see anyone we care about have to go through it, but it's undeniable that those who do suffer tragedy emerge even stronger and have a better grip on true happiness.
A study in The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that exposure to adverse experiences may foster mental resilience and may make people less affected by recent adverse events. This goes to show that, in moderation, whatever does not kill us may indeed make us stronger. “
Congratulations #classof2020 Now go kick some ass!
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Harrison & Kylie Shadow Mountain Class of 2020 | Anjeanette Photography Senior Anthem, Peoria, North Phoenix Arizona
What a year 2020 has been- and it is only March! WOW, when we were taking these we had no idea what was to come in the next few weeks! The worries were far away and spring break had just begun... So thankful I was able to go ahead with this long ago scheduled duo senior pictures session before Covid-19 social distancing quarantine began! So much uncertainty and worry. Despite all the challenges we are facing now and may face in the near future, memories of our most valuable moments are important- they are worth holding onto.
Kylie and Harrison are high school sweethearts who wanted their senior pictures taken together. We walked around the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens on a golden light filled afternoon, capturing portraits of each of them separately and together in the cactus blooms of spring. We had fun laughing and posing, and smiling in the bright sunshine. While some things may be uncertain in the immediate now, in the fall these two are headed to ASU and the Navy with bright futures ahead! Their bond and these moments will not be forgotten. Both families are good friends, so joint sessions together was an obvious choice for them, making sure to ask me for photos of them altogether.
Class of 2020 -Hang in there. No words can replace prom or the end of your school year, but know that there will be light at the end of this terrible tunnel we are in. The future is yours and you will ROCK whatever comes next.
I love you all!
“There are fields of Gold behind the little house
Filled with the greatest of treasures
Bronze, Gold and Silver
Do you remember?
Remember our childhood, Our life’s
The shinning Silver sparkling in the skies
The brightest Bronze hidden under the ground
The greatest Gold glimmering through the fields
Can you see them?
Picture it in your mind
All the times we danced
Every time we laughed
Where we used to love
Or have you forgotten?
Forgotten the good, Forgotten the bad
Every memory
Every moment
Every word
I wish you’d remember
To turn back time, So you could take me
Take me to the gold
To the fields on a summers day
To our fields, our treasure
The Silver, The Bronze
The Gold
But the treasures gone
The house still remains
The fields just as empty as the day we left
Times have changed
Our life’s have changed
Our Silver gone dull
Our Bronze all rusted
Our Gold long forgotten
It was never there
The winds of time and turns of the earth have seen to that
But I remember
I cry for the children who found the greatest of treasures and those who lost it so soon after
And I dream of dancing and singing and running and laughter, of the treasures that lie in the fields of Gold.”
Teagan Class of 2020 | Anjeanette Photography Senior Anthem, Peoria, North Phoenix Arizona
It is no secret that one of my favorite places to take senior pictures in Phoenix is the Desert Botanical Gardens- the gardens are so good to clients and photographers! Even popular spots become unique, even nooks and crannies that are my personal favorites are made new - the personality of each senior shines through! Teagan was no exception- her bubbly light and big gorgeous smile outshone the sun on this fantastic Arizona spring day! Teagan came ready with a plan, her mood board, and four awesome outfits, as well as her own camera so that we could capture senior year memories to express her artistic journey to graduation. Love that I get to be creative for a living - which is why I had so much fun meeting Teagan for her portrait session -she is a photographer and artist too!
Glowing Teagan and sunflower in the Desert Botanical Gardens Herb Garden.
“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you." Maori proverb.
Michaela Class of 2020 | Peoria Az senior pictures by anjeanette Photography Phoenix
I have know Michaela and her wonderful folks since we moved to Arizona and they welcomed us into their high school marching band family! Michaela is an accomplished musician and leader in her top-rated competitive performance band, and one simply cannot give enough thanks to her parents for all that they give to the heart and soul of all the kids, band directors, and staff. The phrase 'countless hours' gets thrown around a lot- in this case it is a lot more like 'countless months' I am a big fan of Michael's art, her sense of humor, and her adorable smile. The cutest nose wrinkle! She did an amazing job at her session, from styling to all the silly prompts I asked her to do :) SO honored and blessed that she and her folks chose me to be her senior photographer!
Rylie Class of 2020 | Phoenix Senior Portraits by Anjeanette Photography Peoria Arizona
Athlete Rylie visited her favorite state Arizona for epic senior pictures this month while on a whirlwind tour of gymnastic competitions and clinics across the Southwest. She is expected to excel at a top level in all areas of the demanding sport, but she says her favorite parts are uneven bars, balance beam. Her hard work and training were really evident in every effortless movement from walking, to posing, to leaping on top of a mountain barefoot she made it look so easy! A fun session full of smiles and grace!
Press Play above for Rylie’s Phoenix Arizona
Senior Pictures Portrait Session video!
Jayde Perry High School AZ | Phoenix Graduation Pictures & Senior Portrait session | Anjeanette Photography Peoria Az
I am so blessed to have met Jayde! I didn’t know that I had already met her twice- or at least my camera had- at WGI winterguarde competitions the past two season!
She is a fantastic young person, gorgeous in every way, and she did such an amazing job at her senior session with so many lovely looks and her spunky personality!
Katie Class of 2019 | Desert Botanical Gardens Senior Graduation Photos | Anjeanette Photography Peoria, Phoeix Az
Fantastic time with Katie for her graduation pictures at the Desert Botanical Gardens at the beginning of the month. She was all ethereal beauty one moment, and Carrie Fisher spunky smiles the next!
Now Senior photo session season is in full swing! (get it- golf joke) Can’t believe Katie and the rest of the Class of 2019 is just a few months from graduation!!!
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Hallie class of 2019 | Desert Botanical Garden Senior Portrait Session | Anjeanette Photography Peoria, Phoenix Az
Gorgeous session at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden with high school baccalaureate Hallie! Super smart and adorable, she did a fantastic job as we enjoyed a photo shoot through
a beautiful winter day. Great Seniors = Great Senior Portraits!!! So happy to have met Hallie and her folks and blessed they choose me for her portraits :)
Before I moved to Arizona I did not even know Aloe bloomed! Right now the city and gardens are lush and green in the state’s heavenly “winter” season.
Kristen Class of 2019 | Desert Botanical Gardens | Phoenix Az | Anjeanette Photography Seniors Peoria Arizona
Kristen's senior session was magical! A fantastic young lady, I had such a great time meeting her, learning about her musical theatre dreams, and chatting with her sweet folks while we explored the desert gardens at sunset.
Botanical Gardens with my favorite girl | Anjeanette Photography Seniors | Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens
Its already a busy start to the 2018-19 school year! Before the schedule gets especially hectic I visited the Desert Botanical Gardens again with my favorite model for a mid week daughter- mama date and quick session!
Everyone in Phoenix should visit these amazing garden. Seriously y'all should fly in to visit them from whereever you are, they are that fantastic. Its simply one of my favorite places to shoot and visit in the state!
Above: Sigma Art 35mm lens, iso 100, f2.0, 1/3200. Flashpoint Evolv 200 camera right HSS @ 1/64 | High School Portrait Photographer Anjeanette Photography | Phoenix desert botanical gardens. I love to mix natural and flash to get all the lights!!! I love natural light alone, I love strobe flash alone, but I REALLY love them together- I get the sky AND the natural tones! Its basically like Reese's "two great tastes that taste great together!"
